Tributes & Obituaries

Kenneth D. Geoffroy, of Agawam died surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Ken was born and raised in Chicopee, MA. After receiving a Master’s degree in Business he worked several years as a Facility Manager for the Big Y Corporation. The last several years he worked for Life Fitness as a Field Technician where he acquired many good friends. He was an avid hockey player, who started in his youth and played throughout his life. He enjoyed playing golf, soaking up...

New Britain- Mario Acerra, 67, passed away surrounded by family on November 11, 2019. He was born in Quindici (AV) Italy on January 14, 1952 to the late Arturo and Luisa (Grasso) Acerra. He was also predeceased by his brother, Salvatore Acerra. Mario worked most of his life as a baker at Italian Baking Co and B+D Bakery. He was a loving and caring family man, a communicant of Mt. Carmel Church a member of O. L. of Grace Society and frequented the Mt Carmel Society. He enjoyed all sports...

CHESTER - Barry “Tim” Braim, 72, passed away peacefully November 11, 2019. Born February 14, 1947 in Allentown, PA, he was a son to the late Lee and Dorothy (Ibach) Braim. Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country proudly at the Pentagon, and was also a graduate of Rider University. He was employed for 20 years at Springfield Technical Community College and later retired as Chief Financial Officer from Greenfield Community College following 18 years of service. Tim...

Russell C. Jacobs, III, 44, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Russell was born August 26, 1975 in Springfield MA to Russell, Jr. and Dorothy (Andersen) Jacobs. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and attended Springfield Schools. Russell, known by most as Russ, was employed by Good Neighbor Fence Co and previously by Parker Acoustics Incs. He was an active volunteer for Pedal Thru Youth in Springfield MA and The Lazy K Ranch in West Kingston, RI. He...

Nancy (Joubert) Hachigian, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019 surrounded by her cherished family. Nancy was born in Springfield, MA, where she also lived her entire life. She was married for 52 years to the late Vaskin Hachigian who preceded her in 2009. She was an amazing mother to her 3 daughters Loren Garfolo, Dana Hachigian and Lisa Grenier; and will also be remembered by her loving grandchildren Amanda, Justin and Thomas; and her sons-in-law Stephen Grenier and Doug Borgatti....

COLEMAN, Eleanor M. Age 89, of East Longmeadow, MA and formerly of Boston and Brookline, MA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019 in East Longmeadow, MA. Born January 30, 1930 in Cambridge, MA, she lived in Boston and Brookline until she moved to East Longmeadow in 2000 to be close to family. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Coleman, in 1953. She will be deeply missed by her children: Kathy Coleman and her husband Steve Clark, John Coleman and his wife Debra, and Paul Coleman...

Southwick- Mary A. (Florek) Zomek, 104 years of age, passed away on November 9, 2019 at Noble Hospital. She was the wife for 63 years to the late Stanley Zomek, who preceded her in 1997. Mary was born in Westfield on July 21, 1915 a daughter of the late Ignacy and Salamea (Ciewiec) Florek. She spent her early years growing up on the family farm. After her marriage she settled in Southwick. Mary was a very talented cake decorator and for 20 years delighted customers at the Donut Shop in...

Nancy King Dean, 83, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 at Heritage Hall East, Agawam, MA. Born in New York, New York on October 9, 1936 to the late Thomas Boyce and Jenny “Jane” (Fitzpatrick) King, she grew up in Fairfield, CT and spent many wonderful years on the Connecticut shore with her family. She loved Long Island Sound and enjoyed swimming and collecting sea shells on the beach. She taught her two little girls to swim there too.   Nancy married her college...

Tae Hwa Lim Services Sunday, November 10, 2019 4PM Funeral Home Service Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home 985 Main St. Agawam, MA 01001 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 9-10AM Calling Hour 10AM Funeral Home Service Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery - Westfield, MA

Feeding Hills-Marguerite Messer, 90, passed away surrounded by family on November 7, 2019. She was born in Greenfield MA on December 31, 1928 to the late Raymond and Eunice (Wyatt) Messer. Marguerite grew up in Shelburne Falls, and worked as a Librarian for the City of Springfield for over 35 years. Marguerite was an independent spirit who loved books, golfing, writing, and family activities. She was predeceased by her two sisters Anne Peters and Marion Snead. She will be deeply missed by...